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Testosterone pellet therapy for women
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 2 7:19pm | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
What about DHEA supplements. Don't they help the body boost its own testosterone? I am a 76 year old woman, and have been taking DHEA to help build muscle (through resistance training). It would certainly be a plus if it was also beneficial to my bones as I have ostopenia too.
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The Mayo Clinic does not support testosterone for muscle and joint health. I quote:
However, many professional societies, including the International Menopause Society, support careful, monitored testosterone use in postmenopausal women to improve their sexual desire, as long as there are no other contributing medical or psychiatric conditions. The goal of treatment in these women is to get their testosterone up to the levels that are seen in younger women before menopause. Despite what many women and the media tout, testosterone use is not recommended for:
Treating depression
Improving bone density
Improving muscle mass or strength
Reducing body fat
Enhancing general well-being
Improving cognition
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"DHEA can be converted into both estrogen and testosterone, which are beneficial for bone health. One would hope that you are benefiting from your DHEA for osteopenia. Have you had your blood levels tested? Not many doctors conduct a sex hormone-binding globulin test, but this will determine how much free testosterone is actually available for your body to use."